Michigan State University Extension
Extension Food Safety Education - FSQ96007
12/01/96
Materials Title: Report, Decisions for Safer Food Format: Report Date Materials Produced: 1992 Project Number: 91-EFSQ-1-4007 University: Iowa State University Extension Project Director: Pat Redlinger, Ph. D. Specialist, Extension Food Science Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service 104 Mackay Hall Ames, IA 50011-1120
Phone: 515-294-1381 FAX: 515-294-6193 E-mail - x1redlin@exnet.iastate.edu
This project has been completed.
Decisions for Safer Food Abstract: This 12-page report with 63-page appendices summarizes a project that developed and tested an educational model in Iowa for mediating divergent perspectives on food safety issues through building coalitions. The target audience was the provider of food safety information. Within the context of the project, an information base was developed from existing research about consumer decision making regarding food safety. A working group of information providers was established throughout the state representing organizations which have different food safety perspectives. A conference focusing on a proactive response to a food safety crisis was conducted. In addition, educational materials (copies included in the appendices) were produced that provided guidelines for replicating the model at local, regional, state and national levels. Facilitator materials included in the appendices include background information on food safety issues, references, four fact sheets (How Safe if Our Food, American Consumers Care About Food Safety, Consumers Expect Safe Food, and How Consumers Decide What is Safe Food), the conference outline, a transcript of video on genetically engineered foods, a critical thinking guide, and resource list.
Availability Information: Contact the Project Director or the Food Safety and Quality Contact at your state Cooperative Extension Service program regarding availability of this report.